New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras feeds off teens’ vibes
Marching bands play a storied role in the famed festival, and musicians practice year-round to condition themselves for marathon-like treks.
Go to Source
Obama emphasizes education in economic recovery
At a community college in Northern Virginia, President Obama emphasized the role education plays in his economic recovery agenda.
Go to Source
University student kicked out over ‘Hot for Teacher’ essay
An Oakland University student is considering legal action after he was kicked out of an English class for writing a “Hot for Teacher” essay.
Go to Source
L.A. school coach accused of teen sex crimes
A Los Angeles high school teaching assistant who coached girls’ sports has been charged with four sex felonies involving a 15-year-old girl.
Go to Source
Home-schooling demographics change, expand
Though many parents have religious reasons for choosing to home-school their children, the number of secular home schools is growing.
Go to Source
Universities are bringing Occupy into the classroom
Social movement has sparked widespread interest on college campuses.
Go to Source
Bill aims to censor Ariz. teachers’ speech
A group of GOP state lawmakers is backing a bill that would require teachers to limit their speech to words that comply with FCC standards.
Go to Source
Abusers used school in poor L.A. area as stalking grounds
The Miramonte story in L.A. echoes previous cases of sexual abuse: vulnerable children, plied with attention and groomed to trust adult pred …
Go to Source
Latest allegation: Aide at L.A. school sent boy love letters
A student’s mother said a teacher’s aide sent love letter’s to her 11-year-old son in 2009.
Go to Source
New case uncovered as L.A. school scandal widens
Officials acknowledged a third case of improper conduct at an elementary school in turmoil over allegations of sexual abuse.
Go to Source
